Anyone using these lights?

[onecrzyboi4u]

thats good tht everything came ok..

[onecrzyboi4u]

damn they need to hurry up with their repsonses..

[143gadgets]

well i ordered mine last friday and they sent me a tracking number with UPS. It says it should be here on monday. Can't wait!!

[onetrickpony]

Aquatraders
Any one has a phone number for them
On there power compacts lights do they sell replacement bulbs
Will they run other manufactures pc bulbs?
The prices almost too good to be true
However, I think I am willing to give then a try
Thanks
Ken

[apologeticus]

read the whole thread and you'll see that they do sell replacements and they do run other manufacturers PCs. HTH

[143gadgets]

I just checked the tracking of my package online and this is what it says. Does anyone know what this means? "UPS has received shipper's billing information electronically. Billing information received does not indicate shipment pickup or drop-off. Please contact the shipper for more details." TIA

[reelfreak]

sounds like it hasn't gone out yet. I noticed earlier this week on this thread some of the items are on backorder, dont know if this is the product you ordered or not. HTH

[mcox33]

Originally posted by 143gadgets
I just checked the tracking of my package online and this is what it says. Does anyone know what this means? "UPS has received shipper's billing information electronically. Billing information received does not indicate shipment pickup or drop-off. Please contact the shipper for more details." TIA

It means the seller has printed the address label for your package at the shippers online site. They know the seller is going to ship the package but not when they will actually do so.

[capt. insano]

onetrickpony

yes, the fixtures drive other manufacturers bulbs. Aquatraders does sell replacement bulbs, but I would put another bulb in there, like Hellolights.com or coralvue

I did so, and the color from the replacement bulbs is much better

[Marcelog]

Originally posted by capt. insano
I did so, and the color from the replacement bulbs is much better

Out of curiosity, what bulbs did you order/put in?

Marcelo -

[gotfish8]

I was going to order one but shipping is $85 to IL

[capt. insano]

marcelo,

mine are the 48" pc fixtures. In each, I put two 10k bulbs, and two 50/50 bulbs (10k/actinic)

very white light

[reelfreak]

Capt insano, just out of curiosity. Your new lighting system is now 75% daylight and 25% actinic. Do you like the look and how would you describe it? It no doubt looks different than the previou 50/50 mix. Mind if I ask how much it cost to replace all the bulbs, and did you do it off the bat, or down the road? Thanks for any info, cuz I'll be doing some lighting changes sooner or later (good results now though).

[onecrzyboi4u]

So is everyone happy with the product?

[Nickeleye]

Originally posted by know-it-all
I see whats going on.
This stuff is all legit equipment.

Companies have stuff made in China by a Chinese company
This company then makes all the tools for the original company
and also make a copy of the tools for them.
This company then sells the copies at a fraction because
there is no middle company to add cost.

Understand?

I work for a large company that does this exact thing, but not for aquarium equipment. We deal with many vendors all over the world that produce brand name goods for clients who then make consumers pay a premium for the name, but then they use the same exact tooling and manufacturing process and sell to us DIRECT, which enables us to sell under our own brands for much less. Volume sales drive profit. For example, Company A sells 2 aquariums at $100 a piece, but Company B sells 4 aquariums at $50 a piece. Company B is potentially going to get a lot more traffic and attention due to their lower prices. Word spreads and people will flock to them. Just a thought.

[Nickeleye]

Originally posted by lkleinow
This is just the cheapest Chinese stuff available. If it were any good, they'd warrant it for a year.

On the contrary, Chinese manufacturing has come quite a long way. If it is bought from the right factories overseas it can easily rival or surpass quality of American made products for less money. On the other hand, not all Chinese products are great. That can be said for any country though. Buying products produced in China is a double-edged sword. My point is, just because it says it's made in China doesn't mean it's bad stuff. 10-15 years ago I'd agree, but today, I wouldn't just shrug it off at first glance.

[Ebisan]

I love my Oddysea 24" 150W MH fixture. I used to use a Coralife 2x65W PC fixture and should have went with MH in the first place. The 20K bulb is really white and brings out a lot of details now in the tank.

[supernova1]

their t5 fixtures are normal output t5's you need the t5 HO

[Whispre]

Originally posted by Ebisan
I love my Oddysea 24" 150W MH fixture. I used to use a Coralife 2x65W PC fixture and should have went with MH in the first place. The 20K bulb is really white and brings out a lot of details now in the tank.

can you post the dimensions of this unit? hight width length? do you know if its the same as the Oddysea 24" 186w that they show now"

[Ebisan]

Originally posted by Whispre
can you post the dimensions of this unit? hight width length? do you know if its the same as the Oddysea 24" 186w that they show now"

Oops my mistake. It's the same fixture. 24" 150W MH + 2x 18W PC. I don't have an exact measurements.

[whosjohnny]

TWO WORDS TO BE FEARED IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

CHINESE PRICES.

*BUZZ BUZZ* ~end of transmission~
if there is money to be made, Chinese will be there.
be wary of quality, but eventually it'll level off.

[Ebisan]

Or Real Estate. I can't believe my house went up 130K in 10 months. It went up 90K even before I moved in. I wonder how much tank I can buy with 130K. :P

[chrisstie]

Hehe some stock in Sea world maybe


Just an update, Wednesday is still set for my dad to help me reinforce my stand (JUST IN CASE) and then we'll get some water in the tank and the lights setup ( might drill into the stand to make wiring less obvious)

I will post some pics in 2 days *jumps up and down* can't wait ! TBS we're coming soon!

[Warboc]

Just posting a new picture of my tank with the 48" MH unit on it. Keep in mind that it's on a 90 tall. Cycle is nearing completion and coloration is coming back to the live rock:

[onecrzyboi4u]

neat -o